Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

The Pond Guy•Armada, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products-including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments - to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers. This role is critical to keeping materials moving accurately and efficiently throughout our operation. With receiving as a primary focus, this position verifies incoming shipments, identifies discrepancies or damage, maintains accurate inventory records, and ensures materials are routed to the correct location or department. Incoming shipments may range from small packages to full truckloads of raw materials. This role will also cross-train and provide support within shipping and other material handling functions as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of receiving experience, preferably in a larger warehouse setting
Ability to safely operate a forklift to unload trucks and move product throughout the building(s) while complying with MIOSHA and all company safety standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer knowledge in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and the ability to multitask within multiple software systems
Ability to identify trends, outliers, discrepancies, and quality concerns through strong attention to detail; investigates discrepancies and troubleshoots issues
Collaborates with appropriate internal teams and external partners to ensure inventory accuracy and correct deliveries
This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs.; handle packages up to 150 lbs. with assistance; load and unload carts with heavy items (e.g., bags of soil or similar products); and push and maneuver carts with a total load of up to 200 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP systems, inventory tracking software, and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
Knowledge of handheld measuring devices

Responsibilities

Verifies, audits and keeps records on incoming shipments in warehouse management system (WMS) to maintain quality assurance and inventory accuracy
Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, purchase orders or other records
Inspects incoming merchandise for damage, defects and/or discrepancies
Labels, organizes and transfers incoming inventory in designated locations; routes received goods to appropriate department based on priority and timeline metrics
Communicates effectively with purchasing, supply chain, quality and inventory teams regarding any issues as well as outside vendors as needed
Operates pallet jacks, forklifts, and material lift trucks to safely move, transport, load/unload, and stage materials between shipping, receiving, storage, and production areas
Maintains a safe and clean work environment and provides quality, detailed work while following safety procedures and company policies at all times
Maintains a high level of customer service with internal teams and external contacts
Assists in inventory accuracy through cycle counts
Crosstrain in material handling and other warehouse functions as needed